Oladapo Ogunjobi: Pioneering the Future of African Art with Augmented Reality
In the vibrant world of contemporary African art, Oladapo Ogunjobi has emerged as a transformative figure. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, this conceptual fine art photographer and curator fuses traditional art with advanced technology to create immersive, multi-sensory experiences. Ogunjobi’s work is known for…
Wole Soyinka’s Legacy Illuminated at iREP Documentary Film Festival 2024.
The stage is set for an electrifying showcase of documentary filmmaking and cultural celebration as the iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival (iREP) returns for its 14th edition. From March 21st to 24th, Lagos will be the vibrant epicenter of cinematic exploration, networking, and thought-provoking discussions…
Wole Soyinka to headline CORA BookTrek
The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) is co-hosting Professor Wole Soyinka to an afternoon of readings, conversations and signings around his latest published collection of verses. The book is titled: Selected Poems (1965-2022): A Retrospective, by Wole Soyinka. It is published by Bookcraft Africa. CORA’s sixth…
Celebrate Nigeria’s Power Transition through Art with ARTSPLIT.
Following Nigeria’s power transition, an exciting opportunity awaits all art enthusiasts and creative souls to commemorate this momentous occasion in a memorable way. Prepare to unleash your artistic abilities by collaborating with ARTSPLIT, the premier platform for artistic expression through various mediums such as pictures,…
Didi Museum Lagos Celebrates 40 Years of Culture Advocacy and Promotion of Arts
DIDI Museum AT 40: Management rolls out programmes to celebrate four decades of art, culture and heritage promotion To announce the formal berth of the Museum in Asaba, Delta State Opening of the Nelson Mandela Garden & Resorts The theme of celebration: NO ART NO…
Providus Bank Celebrates World Poetry Day with Wole Soyinka and 8 Poets from 5 Countries
8 poets from 5 countries in poetic dialogue with Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka TUESDAY, March 21 is World Poetry Day. The Day “celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity,” according to UNESCO, which adopted the date during its…
iREP 2023: Documenting the Underserved: Agenda for Nigeria 2023.
The 13th iRepresent International Documentary Film Festival, which has held traditionally in the third week of March every year, is slated for March 16-19. This is within the election season which starts with the Presidential and National Assembly polls on February 25 and, the Governorship…
Advocacy Group Bemoans the Destruction of TBS Iconic Gate
Legacy also known as Legacy 1995, an historical and environmental interest group of Nigeria, has condemned the unlawful destruction of the iconic gates at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island. The gates are essentially historical monuments and emblems of Nigeria’s independence. TBS is a…
The Creativity of an African Divinity (Ogunamen)
Ogunamen who is believed to be the eldest of Ogun’s descendants is an entity that is found spiritually in the ocean or river. Ogun, the most Eldest of all God’s deities (Divinities) is believed to be one of the most aggressive Divinities in the Osa…
ASABA Memorial Exhibition, Inspiring Remembrance and Communal Healing through Art
27 November – 7 December 2022 The first major exhibition to institute a memorial park in honour of the victims of the Asaba massacre of 1967. Lagos, Nigeria – 27 November 2022: The Asaba Memorial Committee is pleased to announce the opening of Asaba Memorial,…